The Great Smoky Mountains National Park holds the distinction of being the most frequented park in the country. It remains one of the rare parks that doesn't require an entry fee - a condition established through early land donations in the early 20th century, pivotal to the park's inception. You do not have to pay to enter or drive through the park, but all motor vehicles parked within the park boundary for more than 15 minutes will need parking tags. No fees apply for parking periods under 15 minutes, allowing visitors to enjoy quick stops at scenic spots without charge.

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The Great Smoky Mountains area has a wide variety of wildlife and picturesque mountain scenery, and exploring it on horseback is one of the most breathtaking experiences in the United States.

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Most modern-day families and hikers prefer to head to Chimney Tops and Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains. Greenbrier is quieter, but still an easy hike for younger children who may not last more than a couple of miles

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The summer days are long and the weather is awesome here in the Smoky Mountains right now throughout the Great Smoky Mountains national park ripe blueberries and blackberries can be found in the lower elevations and they are working their way up.

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When you visit the Smokies, you'll definitely want to check out the places where the best views of the Smoky Mountains are. There are a ton of areas you can go to see mountains off in the distance, but these areas are some of the best ones. Here...

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